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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,119.24, 52,614.39 and 23,012.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,119.24, 52,614.39 and 23,012.74 is: 31,763.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,119.24 : 52,614.39 = 23,012.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,119.24/52,614.39 = 23,012.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,119.24x = 52,614.39 × 23,012.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,119.24x = 1,210,801,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,801,277.33/38,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,763.52

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